Armin van Buuren
The five-time DJ Mag #1 and host of A State of Trance — the radio show that turned a generation onto trance and made Armin van Buuren its global ambassador.
Who is Armin van Buuren?
The full story of Armin van Buuren's rise, sound and signature catalogue.
Armin van Buuren — born in Leiden, Netherlands — is the most decorated trance DJ in history. A five-time DJ Mag #1 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012), Armin van Buuren has hosted his iconic A State of Trance radio show since 2001, broadcasting weekly to millions of listeners in over 80 countries and turning trance into a global movement.
In 2003 Armin van Buuren co-founded Armada Music, now one of the largest independent dance labels in the world. His albums — Imagine (2008), Mirage (2010), Intense (2013) and Embrace (2015) — combined progressive trance with vocal-led songcraft, earning him a Grammy nomination for "This Is What It Feels Like" with Trevor Guthrie.
From his marathon A State of Trance celebrations to his Tomorrowland headline sets, Armin van Buuren continues to define what trance sounds like in the 2020s with releases like "Blah Blah Blah" and his ongoing exploration of melodic techno. Explore more trance artists in the DJ directory, or visit his official site.
Signature Sound
The Armin van Buuren songs that defined his catalogue — and fueled his global fanbase.
Career Timeline
The milestones that shaped Armin van Buuren's career — from breakout to global headliner.
Upcoming Shows
Armin van Buuren tour dates — filter by year, month and region. Tickets via official partners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Armin van Buuren's real name is Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniel van Buuren. He is a Dutch DJ and record producer from Leiden, born December 25, 1976.
Armin van Buuren is the world's most decorated trance DJ. He also explores progressive house and melodic techno under his Gaia and Rising Star aliases.
His most iconic tracks include "Communication" (1999), "In and Out of Love" (2008), "This Is What It Feels Like" with Trevor Guthrie (2013), "Blah Blah Blah" (2018) and "Shivers" (2005).
Armin van Buuren co-founded Armada Music in 2003. Today it's one of the largest independent dance labels in the world.
Yes, Armin van Buuren tours globally with massive A State of Trance festival events. Check the Tour Dates section above and his official site for the latest schedule.
Armin van Buuren regularly headlines Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, UNTOLD, Creamfields, EDC Las Vegas and his own A State of Trance world tours.
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